Committee of the Whole
Agenda

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Following Council

Council Chambers - Grey County Administration Building

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Declaration of Interest

3.

Business Arising from Minutes

4.

Delegations

4.a

SOS Western University Delegation by Dr Don Eby and Dr Sayra Cristancho

5.

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

6.

Consent Agenda

• That the following Consent Agenda items be received; and

  That staff be authorized to take the actions necessary to give effect to the recommendations in the staff reports; and

  That the correspondence be supported or received for information as recommended in the consent agenda. 

6.a

PDR-CW-42-25 Eden Oak Subdivision - Draft Plan Extension 42T-2018-06

• That report PDR-CW-42-25 be received; and

  That all written submissions received on the proposed draft plan extension for plan of subdivision 42T-2018-06 known as the Eden Oak Subdivision were considered; the effect of which helped make an informed recommendation and decision; and

  That in consideration of the draft plan extension request, with The Town of The Blue Mountains’ recommended draft plan conditions, and the matters to have regard for under subsection 51(24) of the Planning Act, that Grey County Committee of the Whole hereby approves the revised draft plan approval on lands described as Part of Lot 26, Concession 6 North, geographic Township of Collingwood, now in The Town of the Blue Mountains, subject to the revised conditions set out in Appendix 1 to this report.

6.b

PDR-CW-43-25 Homefield Communities - Request for Joint Legal Peer Review

• That report PDR-CW-43-25 be received; and

  That staff be directed to invite the Town of The Blue Mountains to retain legal counsel on a joint retainer for the review of the ‘Homefield Communities’ development, to facilitate cost savings, process efficiency, and collaboration between the County and Town.

6.c

Message from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming Regarding the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit

• That the letter received from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming regarding the Ontario Staycation Tax Credit be received for information.

7.

Items For Direction and Discussion

7.a

PSR-CW-04-25 SOS Funding Report

• That Report PSR-CW-04-25 regarding the Supportive Outreach Services Expansion Funding Opportunity be received; and

  That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign the funding agreement when received, to the satisfaction of the CAO and Director of Paramedic Services; and

  That action be taken prior to Council approval, as per Section 26.6 b of the Procedural By-law.

7.b

TR-CW-20-25 Amendments to By-Law 4788-13 Regulating Traffic and Parking

• That report TR-CW-20-25 be received; and

  That a by-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration to amend Schedule “D”, Schedule “G”, Schedule “H”, Schedule “O”, and Schedule “U” of By-Law 4788-13, being the By-law to Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways within the County of Grey Roads System, to reflect the proposed revisions included within TR-CW-20-25.

7.c

ITR-CW-01-25 Approval of Over Budget IT Capital Project

• That report ITR-CW-01-25  be received; and

  That the budget shortfall of up to $42,500 be funded from IT Technology Infrastructure Needs Reserve to cover a one-year licensing extension on server hardware at the administration building and long-term care homes.

7.d

Budget and Finance Committee Minutes dated June 25, 2025

• That the County of Grey Budget and Finance Committee meeting minutes dated June 25, 2025 be adopted as presented and the following resolutions contained therein be endorsed:

  i. That the Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2024 be  received; and  

  That the Treasurer be hereby authorized to approve and sign the Financial Statements; and  

  That staff be authorized to proceed prior to County Council approval as per Section 26.6(b) of Procedural By-law 5134-22. 

  ii. That report regarding the 2024 Development Charges Reserve Fund Statement be received; and

  That Council accepts the Treasurer’s declaration that the County is in compliance with the reporting requirements of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and any additional reporting requirements identified by the Smart Growth for our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73); and

  That the report and related attachments be made available on the County’s website or upon request.

  iii. That report FR-BFC-11-25 regarding the 2024 Investment Report be received for information.

  iv. That report FR-BFC-12-25 Lease Financing Report as of December 31, 2024 be received for information.

8.

Closed Meeting Matters

• That the Committee of the Whole does now go into closed session pursuant to Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss a staff matter:

  1. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. 

9.

Other Business

10.

Notice of Motion

11.

Adjournment